Sallie’s Opinion

There’s No ‘I’ in ‘Women’

When women have tried to play as a team, we have lost; when we have tried to play the game alone, we have lost; and when we have tried to start our own team, we have lost.

The answer? Change the game. And we need to do it as a team.

Last week, I wrote an op-ed for Fortune about why money is still women’s #1 source of stress. And no wonder. But by recognizing the combined power that we have — with women directing 85% of consumer spending and then intentionally guiding that spending — we take a key step forward in helping each other turn money from a source of stress into a source of strength and recovery.

A path forward here is clear: 90% of women say they want to buy from women-led businesses. They just need to know who they are. That’s why we’ve launched the Ellevest Women-Led Collection; the first cash back program that helps women support women-owned businesses — and get rewarded for it.

Read more about why teaming up will work to our financial advantage … and why we believe the time is right for it.

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Shop with your values

It’s official! Now you can shop the growing collection of 150+ women-led businesses on the app — and earn an average 5% cash back with the Ellevest debit card.

SHOP NOW >

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4-week money reset (+ office hours!)

Ready to make progress toward your goals and get a clear picture of your financial situation? Our popular (usually members-only) email course on getting your money organized — upgraded with weekly access to live group office hours with an Ellevest coach.

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What you need to know about the stimulus bill

Last week, the American Rescue Plan was signed into law. It includes $1,400 checks for many Americans — plus a ton of other benefits to help people through the pandemic and beyond. Here’s a deep dive into what’s in the bill and who might qualify for its aid.⁠

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Small $$ win of the week

“After 4.5 years, I finally paid off all my student loans! I’m debt-free and it feels so good.”

— Lauren, an Elle Raiser from New York, NY

Share your latest money and career wins — we want to celebrate you!

What we’re reading & watching

•	“Grammys 2021: Women Sweep Awards” — The New York Times
•	“The Pandemic Has Given Women a New Kind of Rage” — The Atlantic
•	“A Tax Code Optimized for White Wealth Leaves Black Americans Behind” — Bloomberg
•	Set a reminder! Tune in on March 18 at 11:30 AM ET for an Instagram Live on how women+ recover with Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman and Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck.

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Women-owned spotlight

Meet Joanna Lau: founder, designer, and CEO of Jemma, the iconic work bag brand that’s inspiring women to redefine life on their own terms. Find Jemma on the Women-Led Collection.

READ THE FEATURE >

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Your money is your power

Just a list of hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of women+ who have created incredible businesses in fashion, services, writing, beauty, food, art, and more, that you can shop now.⁠

SHOP WOMEN+ >

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This week’s newsletter was brought to you while celebrating Torrey Peters, the first trans woman author nominated for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Forward it to a friend who helps you diversify your bookshelf.

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What The Elle - Opinionated: Ready to Change the Game?

There’s No ‘I’ in ‘Women’

Shop with your values

4-week money reset (+ office hours!)

What you need to know about the stimulus bill

Small $$ win of the week

What we’re reading & watching

Women-owned spotlight

Your money is your power

One app. Hundreds of ways to shop women-led.

This week’s newsletter was brought to you while celebrating Torrey Peters, the first trans woman author nominated for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Forward it to a friend who helps you diversify your bookshelf.

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